The Breeders’ Cup World Championships begin a week from today. The Breeders’ Cup marks the end of long and sometimes challenging season for those elite equine athletes fortunate enough to make it to the gate. Some horses will show the wear and tear of the campaign and won’t be able to strut their best stuff. For others, everything will come together at the precise moment … Continue reading A Cinderella Story
Times have changed in horseracing (not always for the better), longevity, class, and success are becoming rare qualities in the barns and on the track. This past Saturday the New York Racing Association honored the memory of the famed gelding FOURSTARDAVE, a multiple Graded Stakes Winner who posted Wins in eight straight years at Saratoga Race Course during a 100-race career. So, it was fitting … Continue reading My Casa, You Casa
The $500,000, Grade 1 Fourstardave Handicap is Saturday at Saratoga. The contest will be run on the inner turf course and is held at one mile and offers an automatic berth to the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile on November 4th at Santa Anita Park. Here is a look at the field for the 39th edition of the Fourstardave: 1. EMMANUEL [ML 3-1] Jockey: Jose Ortiz. Trainer: Todd Pletcher. … Continue reading Who Wins The Fourstardave ?
Saturdays feature event at Saratoga is the $500,000 dollar, Grade 1 Fourstardave. The race is named to honor a fan favorite at Saratoga…you guessed it FOURSTARDAVE. He was one of the most popular horses of his time, as he competed from age 2 to 10. And boy how he loved The Spa. He Won at least one race at Saratoga from 1987 to 1994, earning him the nickname The Sultan Of Saratoga. The Fourstardave Handicap has … Continue reading Fourstardave Trends
